公开(公告)号：US08582005B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-12

申请号：US13052660

申请日：2011-03-21

Applicant: Igor Subbotin

Inventor： Igor Subbotin

IPC: H04N5/217 ,  H04N9/64

CPC classification number: H04N5/367 ,  H04N5/3675

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system that allows for the identification of defective pixels, for example, defective pixel clusters, in an imager device. The method, apparatus and system determine, during use of the imager device, that a pixel defect, e.g., cluster defect, exists and accurately maps the location of the defective pixel. By analyzing more than one frame of an image, the method increases the accuracy of the defect mapping, which is used to improve the quality of the resulting image data.

Abstract translation: 一种允许在成像器装置中识别缺陷像素，例如缺陷像素簇的方法，装置和系统。 该方法，装置和系统在使用成像器装置期间确定像素缺陷（例如，簇缺陷）存在并准确地映射缺陷像素的位置。 通过分析图像的多个帧，该方法提高了缺陷映射的精度，用于提高生成的图像数据的质量。

公开(公告)号：US08233094B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-31

申请号：US11802728

申请日：2007-05-24

Applicant: Igor Subbotin ,  Alexander Mokhnatyuk

Inventor： Igor Subbotin ,  Alexander Mokhnatyuk

IPC: H04N5/14

CPC classification number: H04N5/23248 ,  H04N5/23254

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses for the detection of motion using statistics data already available within an imager, such as sharpness scores or brightness values. The method includes obtaining at least two sets of statistics data for respective image frames which include corresponding windows; initializing a motion counter; determining, for each window, a relative difference value for the particular window; comparing the relative difference value to a first threshold. If the relative difference value is greater than the first threshold, the method increments the motion counter; and determines if there is motion by comparing the value of the motion counter to a second threshold. The motion detection may further take into account the relative importance of certain areas of the image frame.

Abstract translation: 用于使用在成像器内已经可用的统计数据的检测运动的方法，系统和装置，例如锐度分数或亮度值。 该方法包括获得包括相应窗口的各个图像帧的至少两组统计数据; 初始化运动计数器; 为每个窗口确定特定窗口的相对差值; 将相对差值与第一阈值进行比较。 如果相对差值大于第一阈值，则该方法增加运动计数器; 并且通过将运动计数器的值与第二阈值进行比较来确定是否存在运动。 运动检测还可以考虑图像帧的某些区域的相对重要性。

公开(公告)号：US08212900B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-03

申请号：US12889527

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: Igor Subbotin

Inventor： Igor Subbotin

IPC: H04N3/14

CPC classification number: G06T3/4015 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14645 ,  H04N9/045

Abstract: A method and apparatus for color plane interpolation are provided which interpolates the color values of pixels differently depending on an edge direction and whether a pixel is at an edge within an image. The use of the edge detection during the interpolation of each of the colors present in the color pattern helps reduce some of the disadvantages of the loss of image sharpness abundant in known demosaicing techniques.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于色平面内插的方法和装置，其根据边缘方向不同地内插像素的颜色值，以及像素是否在图像内的边缘。 在插值期间使用在颜色图案中存在的每种颜色的边缘检测有助于减少在已知的去马赛克技术中丰富的图像清晰度损失的一些缺点。

公开(公告)号：US20080031516A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-07

申请号：US11498826

申请日：2006-08-04

Applicant: Igor Subbotin

Inventor： Igor Subbotin

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N9/04

CPC classification number: H04N9/045 ,  H04N9/643

Abstract: A method of determining pixel hue values from red, green, and blue color component inputs. The hue color circle is divided into a number of segments. Each segment is assigned an output hue value. A set of conditionals are provided to describe each segment, define the outputs and create a data set that may be loaded into a system to provide hue determination without complex division or multiplication operations.

Abstract translation: 从红色，绿色和蓝色颜色分量输入确定像素色调值的方法。 色相色圈分为多个片段。 每个段都被分配一个输出色调值。 提供了一组条件来描述每个段，定义输出并创建可以加载到系统中的数据集，以提供不需要复杂除法或乘法运算的色相确定。

公开(公告)号：US20050134702A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US10742902

申请日：2003-12-23

Applicant: Igor Subbotin

Inventor： Igor Subbotin

IPC: H04N9/73

CPC classification number: H04N9/73

Abstract: Pixels from an image are sampled for auto white balance (AWB) statistics. To avoid the effects of monochromatic regions, only pixels located at or near edges between monochromatic regions and neighboring regions are sampled for computation of the AWB gains. A sampling criteria is applied to each pixel that automatically excludes pixels in monochromatic regions of any size. As a result, white balancing is based only on portions at or near edges of substantially monochromatic regions.

Abstract translation: 对于自动白平衡（AWB）统计，对图像中的像素进行采样。 为了避免单色区域的影响，仅对位于单色区域和相邻区域之间或附近边缘的像素进行采样以计算AWB增益。 采样标准被应用于自动排除任何大小的单色区域中的像素的每个像素。 因此，白平衡仅基于基本单色区域的边缘处或附近的部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140043506A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US14056447

申请日：2013-10-17

Applicant: Igor Subbotin

Inventor： Igor Subbotin

IPC: H04N5/367

CPC classification number: H04N5/367 ,  H04N5/3675

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system that allows for the identification of defective pixels, for example, defective pixel clusters, in an imager device. The method, apparatus and system determine, during use of the imager device, that a pixel defect, e.g., cluster defect, exists and accurately maps the location of the defective pixel. By analyzing more than one frame of an image, the method increases the accuracy of the defect mapping, which is used to improve the quality of the resulting image data.

Abstract translation: 一种允许在成像器装置中识别缺陷像素，例如缺陷像素簇的方法，装置和系统。 该方法，装置和系统在使用成像器装置期间确定像素缺陷（例如，簇缺陷）存在并准确地映射缺陷像素的位置。 通过分析图像的多个帧，该方法提高了缺陷映射的精度，用于提高生成的图像数据的质量。

公开(公告)号：US08218898B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-10

申请号：US13040648

申请日：2011-03-04

Applicant: Igor Subbotin

Inventor： Igor Subbotin

IPC: G06K9/38 ,  G06K9/40 ,  H04N9/64

CPC classification number: H04N1/409 ,  G06T5/002 ,  G06T5/20 ,  G06T2207/10024

Abstract: A method of reducing noise in an image including steps for obtaining a first value for a target pixel, obtaining a respective second value for each neighboring pixel surrounding the target pixel and having the same color as the target pixel, for each neighboring pixel, comparing a difference between said first value and said second value to a threshold value, and replacing the first value with an average value obtained from the first value and at all second values from the neighboring pixels which have an associated difference which is less than or equal to the threshold value based on a result of the comparing step.

Abstract translation: 一种降低图像噪声的方法，包括获得目标像素的第一值的步骤，为每个相邻像素获得与目标像素相邻并具有与目标像素相同颜色的每个相邻像素的相应第二值，比较 将所述第一值和所述第二值之间的差值设置为阈值，并且从具有小于或等于所述第一值的相邻像素的相邻像素的第一值和所有第二值获得的平均值替换第一值 基于比较步骤的结果的阈值。

公开(公告)号：US08045040B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US12573615

申请日：2009-10-05

Applicant: Dmitri Jerdev ,  Igor Subbotin ,  Ilia Ovsiannikov

Inventor： Dmitri Jerdev ,  Igor Subbotin ,  Ilia Ovsiannikov

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/3572

Abstract: An improved non-uniform sensitivity correction algorithm for use in an imager device (e.g., a CMOS APS). The algorithm provides zones having flexible boundaries which can be reconfigured depending upon the type of lens being used in a given application. Each pixel within each zone is multiplied by a correction factor dependent upon the particular zone while the pixel is being read out from the array. The amount of sensitivity adjustment required for a given pixel depends on the type of lens being used, and the same correction unit can be used with multiple lenses where the zone boundaries and the correction factors are adjusted for each lens. In addition, the algorithm makes adjustments to the zone boundaries based upon a misalignment between the centers of the lens being used and the APS array.

Abstract translation: 用于成像器装置（例如，CMOS APS）的改进的非均匀灵敏度校正算法。 该算法提供具有灵活边界的区域，其可以根据在给定应用中使用的透镜的类型而被重新配置。 每个区域内的每个像素乘以一个校正因子，取决于特定的区域，同时从阵列中读出像素。 给定像素所需的灵敏度调整量取决于所使用的透镜的类型，并且相同的校正单元可以与多个透镜一起使用，其中针对每个透镜调整区域边界和校正因子。 此外，该算法基于所使用的透镜的中心与APS阵列之间的未对准来对区域边界进行调整。

公开(公告)号：US08035728B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US12163680

申请日：2008-06-27

Applicant: Igor Subbotin ,  Ilia Ovsiannikov

Inventor： Igor Subbotin ,  Ilia Ovsiannikov

IPC: H04N5/238 ,  G03B7/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/772 ,  G06T5/009 ,  G06T5/40 ,  G06T2207/20004 ,  H04N5/2351

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying exposure compensation to an image. Exposure correction limits inclusion of, but does not ignore, image highlights and lowlights.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向图像施加曝光补偿的方法和装置。 曝光修正限制包含但不忽视图像亮点和亮点。

公开(公告)号：US20110193998A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-11

申请号：US13052660

申请日：2011-03-21

Applicant: Igor Subbotin

Inventor： Igor Subbotin

IPC: H04N9/64

CPC classification number: H04N5/367 ,  H04N5/3675

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system that allows for the identification of defective pixels, for example, defective pixel clusters, in an imager device. The method, apparatus and system determine, during use of the imager device, that a pixel defect, e.g., cluster defect, exists and accurately maps the location of the defective pixel. By analyzing more than one frame of an image, the method increases the accuracy of the defect mapping, which is used to improve the quality of the resulting image data.

Abstract translation: 一种允许在成像器装置中识别缺陷像素，例如缺陷像素簇的方法，装置和系统。 该方法，装置和系统在使用成像器装置期间确定像素缺陷（例如，簇缺陷）存在并准确地映射缺陷像素的位置。 通过分析图像的多个帧，该方法提高了缺陷映射的精度，用于提高生成的图像数据的质量。